I was reading through the ordination of Aaron and his sons in Leviticus 8, and I realized again that this was not just ceremony. It was not religious detail. It was a blueprint for how God forms those who will carry His presence.

If we slow down and read it carefully, we see a pattern. And that pattern speaks directly to the modern Ekklesia and to every minister today.

Here Is How God Makes a Priest

1. Washed Before Commissioned

Before garments, before oil, before sacrifice, Moses washed Aaron and his sons with water (Leviticus 8:6). God cleanses before He commissions!

In a culture that platforms people quickly and prepares them slowly, this matters. Character must precede calling. Purity must precede power. You cannot clothe corruption and expect the anointing to compensate for it... (more)